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Mentioned in 11 episodes

The crowd

A Study of the Popular Mind

Book • 1895

In 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind', Gustave Le Bon examines the psychology of crowds, highlighting their impulsiveness, irrationality, and susceptibility to suggestion.

He argues that crowds exhibit a unique mentality distinct from that of individuals, often leading to unpredictable and extreme behaviors.

The book remains a foundational work in social psychology, influencing thinkers like Sigmund Freud.

Mentioned by

Russell Brunson

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as a book that shares insights on showmanship, charisma, and influence.

Magician's Secrets for Becoming More Commanding, Convincing, And Charismatic

Mentioned by

Ben Wilson

as a warning against demagogues, ironically becoming a playbook for them.

The Crowd Whisperer: The Psychologist Who Gave Hitler His Playbook

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as one of the most important books he has read, specifically Gustave Le Bon's study of crowd psychology.

the lonely crowd consooms all

Listed by

Rudyard Lynch

in the episode bibliography as a foundational work on mass psychology and crowd behavior.

things are very bad now....

Mentioned as a book on crowd psychology that was reportedly Adolf Hitler's bedside reading.

Eros and Magic in the Renaissance with Mauricio Loza

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

when referencing crowd psychology and Gustave Le Bon's ideas on how crowds think and behave.

Is the Woke Right Real?

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

when summarizing Le Bon's thesis that crowds don't understand rational arguments and respond to dominance and symbols.

Is the Woke Right Real?

Mentioned by

Michael Malice

in relation to crowd psychology and mob behavior.

#128 – Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling

Mentioned by

Russell Brunson

when explaining Gustave Le Bon's crowd-psychology insights that underpin sacred propaganda techniques.

The Propaganda Playbook: Holy War (How the Pentagon Is Selling a Crusade to American Troops) - #Marketing - Ep. 123

Mentioned by

Wes Alwyn

as a book on crowds that Freud considers to explain why members of a mob get dumber and less inhibited.

Ep. 382: Freud on Group Psychology (Part One)

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